smothered

Example Sentences

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He has added gold trim to the crown molding, smothered the walls with gold-framed artworks and gold-painted embellishments, placed inch-thick gold coasters on the desk, and lined up gold urns on the mantel.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The Fire defense smothered her, and while Erica Wheeler and Ogwumike made some shots early, the Sparks mostly didn’t make Portland pay for doubling up their star.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In a defensive showing for the ages, Seattle smothered New England 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium, shutting down one of the NFL’s top offenses to claim the Lombardi Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Solarpunk is more than just the antithesis of cyberpunk, “Blade Runner” and a devastated environment smothered by technofascism.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

The three adults paid tribute to Amaroq until he was almost smothered with love; then he bayed a wild note that sounded like the wind on the frozen sea.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George